25-151 Service Truck Enclosed Utility Style

Augusta's Central Services Department - Fleet Management Division is conducting a competitive procurement for approximately three (3) service trucks with an enclosed utility style, targeted for the 2025/2026 fiscal period. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks a vendor to supply trucks with specific technical requirements, including a crew cab configuration, 40,000 GCWR, 19,500 GVWR, 4x2 wheel drive, and dual rear wheels. Bidders can choose between a 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine or a 6.7L V-8 turbo diesel engine option. The procurement covers comprehensive specifications for the truck chassis, utility service body, and electrical components, with mandatory detailed pricing for the base vehicle and numerous optional features like heavy duty packages, safety equipment, and specialty items. Bids are due on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a Zoom meeting scheduled for bid opening. Potential vendors must submit written questions by February 21, 2025, and final delivery will be made to Augusta Fleet Management at 1568-C Broad Street during standard business hours.

The contract includes specific vendor qualifications, requiring bidders to have been in business for at least three consecutive years and provide factory-warranted parts and service within 25 miles of Augusta Fleet Management. A Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal waiver has been issued, setting the participation goal at 0%, which indicates minimal restrictions on business size or ownership status. The procurement mandates standard manufacturer warranties and requires a one-year on-site warranty for emergency equipment installation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a moderate-scale municipal fleet expansion for Richmond County and Atlanta City jurisdictions. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions, indicating a potential multi-agency procurement approach. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, warranty support, and compliance with detailed specification requirements to be considered for the contract award.